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Over 270 Students and Educators Recognised; ECDA Announces Enhanced Scholarships to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce

Type: Announcements,

Topic(s): Children & Families,

Published on 30 October 2025

274 aspiring Early Childhood (EC) students and in-service educators were recognised today at the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) Scholarships and Training Awards (TA) Presentation Ceremony. Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Social and Family Development Eric Chua attended the event to celebrate their achievements and announced enhancements to the ECDA Scholarship programme.

2           The enhancements will provide stronger support for educators at different stages of their career, and help ensure the sector continues to attract and retain talent.

Enhancements to Scholarship Programme

3           As part of efforts to attract and develop high-potential talent, the ECDA Scholarship will be enhanced and renamed the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Scholarship, reflecting its role as a sector-wide award for EC educators. Three key enhancements will take effect:

  1. Higher study bonus for ECE Scholarship recipients pursuing part-time programme from July 2027 intake[1].
    • Eligible in-service EC educators pursuing part-time EC undergraduate or postgraduate studies will receive an increased study bonus of up to $8,000 (up from $2,000).
  2. New full-time scholarship from July 2027 intake1.
    • Supports eligible full-time EC undergraduate studies at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).
    • Includes full course fee sponsorship[2], a $2,000 monthly allowance, and a one-time $2,000 learning resource allowance.
    • The current Training Award (University) will conclude with its final intake in 2026.
  3. Expanded Postgraduate Opportunities.
  • Since August 2025, the ECE Scholarship has supported a new part-time Master of Education in Early Childhood (Chinese) Programme at SUSS for in-service Chinese educators.
  • This broadens opportunities for in-service Chinese educators to deepen their expertise in specialised areas of EC education.

Building and Supporting a Strong EC Workforce

4       These enhancements reflect ECDA’s continued investment in building a strong and sustainable EC workforce. These initiatives reinforce the profession as a meaningful career choice for passionate individuals who are committed to making a lasting impact on our young children’s development through quality EC education.


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[1] Enhanced benefits will take effect from the July 2027 intake onwards. Applications for the July 2027 intake will typically open in Q1 2027. Interested applicants may apply for the ECE Scholarship in Q1 2027. Further details will be published on the ECDA website closer to the application period.

[2] Capped at fees payable by Singapore Citizens.